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1.
A plan of proposed improvements between the Royal Exchange and Finsbury Square : in the wards of

Creator:
Dance, George, 1741-1825, architect
Published / Created:
1802.
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
cartographic image
Abstract:
This plan shows the intention to remove Bethlem ('Bedlam") Hospital and replace it with the 'London Amphitheatre' which would comprise at least 60 houses with gardens, stables and coach-houses suitable for 'Opulent Citizens'. This complex will be link...
Description:
Colored for reference with an explanation note at upper left. Following imprint beneath map: Price one shilling.
Publisher:
Engrav'd & publish'd by John Luffman, No. 28, Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street
Subject (Geographic):
England, London, City of London (England), London (England), City of London., and London.
Subject (Topic):
City planning
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A plan of proposed improvements between the Royal Exchange and Finsbury Square : in the wards of Coleman Street & Broad Street in the city of London. To carry which into effect application will be made to Parliament, by the Corporation of London, in the ensuing session. Laid down from the city plan

2.
A survey & ground plot of the Royal Palace of White Hall with the lodgings & apartments belonging

Creator:
Vertue, George, 1684-1756, artist, publisher, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1747]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
cartographic image
Alternative Title:
Survey and ground plot of the Royal Palace of White Hall
Description:
Map of the Palace of Whitehall, showing the various rooms, courts, gardens, wharves, barracks and the park beyond, the river to the south. An elegant border formed of pillars with scrolling capitals and two keys to the map. Inset maps to the upper lef...
Publisher:
G. Vertue
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Pictorial works
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A survey & ground plot of the Royal Palace of White Hall with the lodgings & apartments belonging to their Majesties. ; Palatium Henrici VIII. D.G. Angli. Fran. et Hib. Reg. Eccl. Angl. et Hib. Supreme Capitis MDXXX. ; To His Grace William Duke of Portland Knt. of the most Nob. Order of the Garter. Inscrib'd by his most humble & most obedient servant G. Vertue

3.
A view of the apparatus and part of the great cylinder in the Pantheon [graphic] / M.A. Rooker del

Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1778]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior of the Pantheon, Oxford Street, with Benjamin Wilson standing at left holding a torch at the end of a long conducting device, two assistants at different points in the apparatus at right."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved above image.
Publisher:
J. Nourse
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, London., London, and England.
Subject (Name):
Wilson, Benjamin, 1721-1788,
Subject (Topic):
Electricity, electricity, Experiments, Scientific equipment, and Electrical apparatus
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the apparatus and part of the great cylinder in the Pantheon [graphic] / M.A. Rooker del. ; engrav'd by J. Basire

4.
A view of the court sitting on the trial of Warren Hastings Esqr. in Westminster Hall [graphic]

Creator:
Prattent, Thomas, active 1780-1796, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 May 1788]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.4 pt.1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Trial scene; Court of Peers in Westminster Hall, galleries packed with spectators."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. May 1st, 1788, according to act of Parliament by G. Robinson & Co., Pater Noster Row
Subject (Name):
Hastings, Warren, 1732-1818 and Westminster Hall (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Impeachment, Government officials, Judicial proceedings, and Spectators
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the court sitting on the trial of Warren Hastings Esqr. in Westminster Hall [graphic]

5.
Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London [graphic].

Creator:
Patrons of the Anniversary of the Charity-Schools (Society)
Published / Created:
[1827]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.3
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
An engraved admission ticket with the St. Paul's Cathedral in a rondel in the center flanked on the left with an figure of a boy in a niche with the words "Naked & ye clothed us" below and on the right a girl, also in a niche, with the words "Ignoranc...
Description:
Title from text surrounding central image of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Publisher:
Society of Patrons and Norris & Son, sc. Moorfields
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Charities and Charity-schools
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Anniversary meeting of the Charity Children in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London [graphic].

6.
British Institution, (Pall Mall) [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 April 1808]
Call Number:
Quarto 646 808 M58 v.1
Collection Title:
V. 1 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View inside the institution; paintings hang from walls, artists set up around sides with canvases supported by easels copying the displayed work; a table in centre of room with paints and brushes; an arch leads on to the next room with a similar set ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st April 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
British Institution.
Subject (Topic):
Galleries & museums, Interiors, Painting, and Art education
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > British Institution, (Pall Mall) [graphic]

7.
By the Masters and Wardens. Sir, you are desired to be at a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful

Published / Created:
[1820s?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation to a Court of Assistants' meeting of the Company of Brewers, at Brewer Hall in London
Alternative Title:
Sir, you are desired to be at a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Brewers, at Brewers Hall
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Worshipful Company of Brewers.
Subject (Topic):
Coats of arms and Guilds
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By the Masters and Wardens. Sir, you are desired to be at a Court of Assistants of the Worshipful Company of Brewers, at Brewers Hall, Addle Street, Aldermanbury, on [blank] next, the [blank] day of [blank] at [blank] o'clock in the [blank] noon; and you are desired not to fail. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, William Vines, Clerk

8.
Byrsa Londinensis vulgo the Royal Exchange [graphic]

Creator:
Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677, printmaker
Published / Created:
[approximately 1800?]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.2
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Interior view of the Royal Exchange, showing three sides, a tower rising in background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched at top of plate, within a banner held by a putto in the sky.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Royal Exchange (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Stock exchanges and Putti
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Byrsa Londinensis vulgo the Royal Exchange [graphic]

9.
Christ Ch. Spitalfields, Charity Schools. Sir, the favor of your company is requested to dine with

Published / Created:
[1828]
Call Number:
646 802 M243 v.3
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Invitation to a dinner with officers of the Charity Schools of Christ Church, scheduled for 5 June 1828 at Highbury Tavern
Alternative Title:
Christ Church Spitalfields, Charity Schools and Sir, the favor of your company is requested to dine with the Treasurer & Trustees of the Charity Schools of Christ Church
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Christ Church (Spitalfields, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Charity-schools and Schools
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Christ Ch. Spitalfields, Charity Schools. Sir, the favor of your company is requested to dine with the Treasurer & Trustees of the Charity Schools of Christ Church, Middlesex, at Highbury Tavern on Thursday, June 5th, 1828

10.
Christie's Auction Room [graphic]

Creator:
Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1 February 1808]
Call Number:
Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 9
Collection Title:
V. 1 Microcosm of London.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Scene in an auction room, a sale in progress; paintings hang from walls and are displayed from an easel, a crowd gathers in room."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 1, 1808, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Christie, Manson & Woods.
Subject (Topic):
Audiences, Crowds, Events, Interiors, and Art auctions
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Christie's Auction Room [graphic]

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